Drum Lessons

RELIABLE DRUM TEACHER

Welcome to my drum lessons page! Here, you’ll find all the information you need about my results-driven drum lessons. As an expert drum teacher with over 12 years of experience, I’m dedicated to helping you achieve your drumming goals, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player looking to refine your skills. I’m in Seattle, WA, but am open to remote classes as well.

Why Choose My Drum Lessons?

• Experienced Instructor: With over 12 years of experience in teaching drums, performing live, and recording in studios, I developed my own approach to teaching drums. My goal is to make you play effectively and have fun!
• Customized Lessons: I design my lessons to fit your individual skill level and musical interests. Whether you’re into rock, jazz, blues, pop, country, I’ve got you covered.
• Practical Skills: My lessons focus on practical skills that you can use right away. You’ll learn essential techniques, understanding music sheets, and how to play along with your favorite songs.
• No-Nonsense Approach: I prioritize your progress by cutting out unnecessary fluff. Every lesson is packed with valuable content to ensure you improve with every session.
• Flexible Scheduling: I understand that everyone has different schedules. That’s why I offer flexible lesson times to fit your busy life.
• Affordable Rates: High-quality drum lessons shouldn’t break the bank. I offer competitive pricing to make learning drums accessible to everyone.

What You’ll Learn

• Coordination and Independence: You’ll be able to play with all your limbs independently, mastering various beats and grooves from simple to complex.
• Timing and Rhythm: Develop a strong sense of timing and rhythm through metronome practice, polyrhythms, and syncopation exercises. You’ll become a more versatile and reliable drummer, so you could score a seat in a band.
• Improvisation: You won’t be afraid of a crowd asking for a drum solo! You’ll learn how to play beats and solos right out of your head. We’ll cover phrasing, dynamics, and how to build compelling drum solos.
• Drum Rudiments: Master the language of drumming with single and double strokes, paradiddles, flams, drags, and more. These fundamental techniques will enhance your speed, control, and understanding of drum fundamentals.
• Advanced Techniques: Dive into complex drumming techniques like ghost notes, heel-toe bass drum technique, Moeller method, and finger control to elevate your playing.
• Reading Drum Notation: Learn to read and interpret drum scores, enabling you to play a wide range of music and improve your sight-reading skills.
• Styles and Genres: Explore different drumming styles, from rock and jazz to funk, Latin, and beyond. Each genre has unique techniques and feels, which we’ll break down and master.
• Performance Techniques: Gain valuable tips and tricks for live performance, including stage presence, playing with a band, and dealing with common on-stage issues.
• Drum Maintenance and Tuning: Keep your drum kit in top shape with lessons on proper maintenance and tuning techniques to get the best sound out of your drums.